topic Re: Memory DIMM for VGC-RC204 in PCs & Accessories

Memory DIMM for VGC-RC204

ben.info — Thu, 28 Jun 2007 12:26:46 GMT

Dear all,

I want to increase memory capacity of my RC204.
I found on the sony web site some information saying that DIMM 533Mhz (DDR2) memory are required. Maximim 2Go are possible ....

In addition, it is written that already 2 slots are taken by 2 memory 512Mo each.

i read somewhere that it is possible to manage max 3Go. Do somebedy know more about this?

If 3 Go are managable, it is possible to have :
slot 1 : 512
slot 2 : 512
slot 3 : 1Go
slot 4 : 1Go?

else, 2Go are compliant whit my RC204 architecture, then I'll buy 2 more memories in order to have :
slot 1 : 512
slot 2 : 512
slot 3 : 512
slot 4 : 512

what do you think about it?
It is required to buy dual channel set? or 2 single memories are ok?

To finalize my questions, what do you recommand in term of brand for memories?
KINGMAX?
CORSAIR?
KINGSTON?
OCZ?
SAMSUNG?

http://www.cdiscount.com/informatique/memoire-pc-mac/memoire-pc/memoires-ddr2/l-107160205.html?numpage=1&trilist=0

thank you for your nice advice and kind support.

ben (Paris)

Re: Memory DIMM for VGC-RC204

ben.info — Thu, 28 Jun 2007 14:03:41 GMT

If 3 Go are managable, it is possible to have :
slot 1 : 512
slot 2 : 512
slot 3 : 1Go
slot 4 : null ?

Re: Memory DIMM for VGC-RC204

MattWilson — Thu, 28 Jun 2007 14:06:53 GMT

If sony say there board will only support 2GB of RAM then they are very likely to be right.

Here is the RAM that you should buy.

As for the configuration it is always best to keep the RAM sticks the same size otherwise it gets fairly messy in my experience. For this reason i suggest either buying another 2 512MB sticks (If you are sure there are 4slots) or (and this is what i would really do) buy two 1GB sticks.

Here are the instructions for the installation.

Re: Memory DIMM for VGC-RC204

kee-lo_ — Thu, 28 Jun 2007 15:02:46 GMT

4x512MB is the best route for higher latency.

Re: Memory DIMM for VGC-RC204

MattWilson — Thu, 28 Jun 2007 15:11:53 GMT

Wikipedia says that

As with almost all latency issues, the lower, the better

Re: Memory DIMM for VGC-RC204

kee-lo_ — Fri, 29 Jun 2007 09:35:01 GMT

I meant lower LOL, shows how much attention I pay